What Can I Do With A Degree In Criminal Justice Administration?

Are you considering majoring in Criminal Justice Administration, but aren't sure what careers it will prepare you for? This site is designed to explore some of the numerous opportunities open to you. The CJA major will prepare students for a variety of careers including but not limited to:

For information on these careers and others, please consult the following links:

• Sonoma State Univerisity Criminal Justice Administration Department
  Want to know more about SSU's CJA Department? 
• Department of Criminal Justice West Chester University
  Lists possible careers in different sectors.

• FSU School of Criminology: Criminal Justice Links
  Use the Federal Criminal Justice Agencies link for information regarding working with the FBI, CIA, etc.

What skills are used?

Careers in Criminal Justice Administration share similar characteristics where skills are concerned. Skills include the ability to study and interpret laws.  Investigating and data gathering skills are also important.  Operating computers, analyzing data to make decisions and high verbal ability are all important skills to have as well.

Where are the jobs?

Criminal Justice Administration graduates can be found working in government agencies, parole and probation offices, correctional institutions and in military services.

How much will I earn?

For salary information, please click on the links below:

JobSmart Salary Survey
WAGEWEB
Occupational Outlook Handbook

For additional salary information visit the Career Services and utilize the National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey.  It is updated every three months and lists national average starting offers by major and occupation.

Where can I learn more?

The Career Services is located in Salazar 1070 and has extensive information for CJA related careers. Resources of interest include: Choices & Eureka (computerized career exploration programs), Career Library (over 500 books related to careers), Internship & Job Postings, Community Involvement Program (volunteer for credit and experience) and much, much more.